Robbie, 10, makes history with gymnastics medal
Robbie said there had been some "very challenging" competitors in his category [Guernsey Tumbling Squad]
A young squad has landed its first ever national medal for Guernsey.
Guernsey Tumbling Squad sent its largest ever team to the English Gymnastics Championships in Telford last week where 10-year-old Robbie won a bronze medal.
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Coach Bobby Montague said he was "really proud to see how far they've come as a squad and as individuals".
Robbie is set to compete in the second qualifier for the British Gymnastics Championships later in June.
Coach Bobby Montague said he was really proud of the whole squad [Guernsey Tumbling Squad]
Robbie said it had been "very nerve-wracking" to show his somersaults in Telford but that he "loves how it's really fun".
He explained he had used a new combination of tumbles in the competition which included whips, flicks and a full twist and straight back ending.
He said: "I was very pleased because because there were some very challenging people in my category.
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"It was very exciting because when I started I didn't really know much about it and three and a half years later I won a bronze medal at the English Gymnastics Championships!"
Mr Montague said it had been the first time a gymnast from the squad had competed in the elite category.
He said two of the members of the team, Rosie and Myra had been ranked 11th in the country and Mason had been ranked fourth.
Robbie said his dream was to compete in the World Gymnastic Championships.
"Even if I came last, to get to that level would be amazing," he added.
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